Finally last night was the 1st night was the first night that I haven't done late night snacking. Even though I did get in late from a meeting and working out at the gym I only had a PowerBar that I counted as part of the calorie count and after workout routine.

HI Adobo,

Thanks for moderating the group. Can you remind me how the check ins go? Do I reply a general message or reply directly to you?

I still want to be able to have a snack after dinner (insulin) but want to stay within my calorie goals. Can that be considered a success?

Thanks,
Debby

Hi! This looks like a very motivated, supportive group--just what I need! I had been doing great with MFP, but fell off the wagon. I have been back "on" for the past two days. Nighttime eating has been a problem of mine forever, so I am thrilled to find this group. I will try to check in each day. Thanks!

Well last night was 22 nights, so habit broken? I wish! For me the habit is not broken until I am sitting there home alone at 9.15 thinking I really want to eat. I don't need to eat but I want to. Last week my partner and I were off work so it was easy. As a secret eater when you have company it's not going to happen. But now? Back to working long hours, lack of energy for preparing even something simple for just myself and the convenience of just reaching for a biscuit ( or 10) or crisps or nuts or ANYTHING. that is my ongoing challenge. It's not helping that I have been logging everything, generally coming in at 1200 calories and not losing an ounce. I'm ensuring that I do10000 steps almost every day and am hitting 70000 at the end of the week as a minimum. I'm feeling disheartened. :ohwell:

Kitten349, it sounds like you are doing some very positive things for yourself! If you've been carefully registering everything on MFP but haven't lost weight, you should look through the MFP message boards for suggestions. For example, you may not be eating enough calories (1200 is very low), so your body could be holding onto the weight. Don't give up, though, because you're going in the right direction!

I had a good night. I only ate what was on my plan and had no blood sugar issues. Yay!

Last night was good - even though I felt like eating and thought about food most of the night. I must have to be counting days to be successful. Last night was Day 2.

Artype, thank you for your kind words and the fibre suggestion is one I'm certainly going to try.

MFP has suggested the 1200 because of the amount I need to lose and my work (although long and irregular hours) can be quite sedentary.
I had a Drs check up who has sent me for blood tests for my thyroid so it will be interesting to see if that is part of the problem. I say part because my previous poor habits have contributed more.

I'm not going to give up, life is too long to be carrying this extra weight for years. It will impact my wellbeing if I don't tackle it now.

I ate dinner late last night as I had to take my partner to an appointment but it was a healthy steamed fish salad so I am ok with that.

So 23 days done and still concentrating on keeping on track.

Another binge-free night for me. That puts me at 3. I swapped my smoothie for two beers but still stayed within my goals. I do feel a little queasy this moring, though! Tonight will be a challenge. My daughters are coming home and we tend to enjoy TV together (trigger, right?).

Talk with you soon.

Abobo08, thanks again for putting this together--it's very motivating! I completed Day 4 successfully yesterday.

I learn how much I MFP makes a difference the hard way. We don't have very good cell service at our lake cabin and a construction company cut some lines... no phone, internet or cable. It was nice in some ways but it also meant no MFP!!! and my over eating and snacking. So back to starting over after last night but I'm positive I can make it through the weekend and that will get me back on track. I knew this vacation was going to be ruff but wow!!! I really need to work on not depending on being in my home environment to make it work.

so day 0 again :grumble:

Hi, I am a new joiner. I eat VERY healthfully during the day - like everyone here, my issue is after-dinner eating. I do it out of boredom and go for chips, crackers and cheese, mainly salty things, sometimes its just a portion, other times its almost a binge, yikes. I know it is this night eating that is keeping me about 7-10 pounds over my goal weight and I hate myself every morning.

Last night I did NOT night eat, and I hope to be able to repeat again tonight!